Visitors, including members of the public and private researchers, are welcome to access TUS Library for research purposes using a Day Pass upon application or availing of a one-year external access subscription upon application and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only. To apply for a Day Pass, please click here and fill out the application.
It is important to note that research conducted must not be for profit or part of one's professional responsibilities. Upon arrival, individuals will be required to provide information about their research topic and the resources they intend to utilise. During busy study weeks and exam periods, the library may be unable to accommodate day pass visitors.
External members (including retired staff and alumni) have reading access only. Borrowing, access to electronic resources, Wi-Fi connection or printing are NOT available. Please note TUS Library are members of the Eduroam Wi-Fi network, external members availing of Eduroam in a different organisation will be able to access Wi-Fi in TUS Library branches.
Please see below the various forms of membership you can apply for and fee information. You can fill out the relevant form to make your request.
Individuals who are not members of the TUS Midlands Library may be eligible for external membership. External membership is available if approved by the Head Librarian for genuine academic/scholarly research and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only.
The fee for academic year 2024/2025 is €40. Payment over the phone method only. No cash payment facility.
Please click here to fill out the application form and make your request
Retired staff are entitled to become members upon application which allows reading access only.
Alumni are entitled to become members upon application for reading access only. The first 2 years are free of charge. Standard fee will apply subsequently.
External membership is available if approved by the Head Librarian for genuine academic/scholarly research and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only. The fee for academic year 2024/2025 is €40. Payment over the phone method only. No cash payment facility.
Please click here to fill out the application form and make your request.
Staff or students from other Universities can apply for access to TUS Midlands Library by clicking here.
External membership is available if approved by the Head Librarian for genuine academic/scholarly research and the payment of the appropriate fee which allows reading access only. The fee for academic year 2024/2025 is €40. Payment over the phone method only. No cash payment facility.
Leaving Certificate students can avail of the Leaving Certificate Study Scheme which is available to Sixth Year Leaving Certificate Students from the middle of May until the end of the Leaving Certificate exams. Students are required to fill out a Leaving Certificate Application Form which can be accessed here.
Once you have submitted your external member application form, you will receive a confirmation email.
Processing of External Membership Applications can take up to 1 week.
Once your application is approved you will receive an approval email. You will be requested to present prepay the relevant fee (payment over the phone method only. No cash payment facility) and present yourself to the Library Services Desk with:
You will be issued with an external member Library Card. It is important that you bring this card with you each time you visit the Library along with proof of Identity as you may be requested to present this.